Pretty, pretty good.

Our neighbors to the north are well represented in this game.

The band is back together but is it too late?

Nuggets vs Raptors:

When last these two teams faced off, Denver enjoyed double digit TPM performances from seven players, five with +20 or better, lead by Emanuel Mudiay's +25 and only RJ (-4) and Lyles (-1) were in the red, en route to a dominating 129-111 victory in The Mile High City. Toronto was at the end of a long road trip at the time and playing on the 2nd night of a B2B so despite the Raptors excellent lineup, the discrepancy was predictable.

Denver will not be so fortunate this evening, as they are playing not only in Toronto but on the 2nd night of a B2B themselves, the sixth game of a 14 day, seven game road trip (stop me if you've heard this one before) and after a disheartening defeat last night in Philadelphia, which has made the playoffs seem to be all but out of reach at this point for the good guys. Toronto meanwhile, hasn't played in two days.

Personal note: First off, I coined Poeltl the Turtle before Hastings. Just cause he reads my piece, don't give Scott the credit on that one Marlowe. I've decided that the seven remaining games will be data only, as I've simply got too much going on and with the Nuggets deftly snatching playoff defeat from the jaws of victory, I need to dedicate more time to certain other endeavors. The data will continue to be tracked, as an entire season's worth of data is infinitely more valuable than an incomplete season's equivalent.

All apologies to all that read it for the analysis. Creative writing is the primary reason I do this to begin with & quite enjoy but it's simply not my priority at this time.

I know it's a bit of an eyesore but I'm leaving the analysis template in tact so as to have a seamless transition into next season.

Prediction: Denver 114 - Toronto 121

Go Nuggets!

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And now what none of you come here for; how about some basketball nerdery?!?!

(After these messages... Er Nicknames)

Toronto Raptors Roster

Coach: Dwane "The Main Vein" Casey

Denver Nuggets Roster

Coach: Michael "Mr Imagination" Malone

Update: Lydon is out for the year after tearing up his knee in the G-League, Chandler is probable with the ever-present hip issues and "Gary Harris" is out with a mild sprain of the left knee, and no illness can slow a savvy veteran like 'Sap. He's strong as an ox (with one bad hoof) and good to go, for Denver. As for Toronto, No injuries have been reported.

Data: Open this link in a new tab for the definition of TPM™

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TPM™ Game 75 TOR

Jamal Murray: +5

Devin Harris: +3

Monte Morris: N/A

Gary Harris: N/A

Will Barton: +6

Malik Beasley: N/A

Torrey Craig: +6

Wilson Chandler: +2

Juancho Hernangomez: N/A

Richard Jefferson: N/A

Paul Millsap: +14

Kenneth Faried: N/A

Trey Lyles: +7

Darrell Arthur: N/A

Tyler Lydon: N/A

Nikola Jokic: +18

Mason Plumlee: +2

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Total TPM™ starting Game 1 vs. Uta

Jamal Murray: 74 Games +843

(RIP) Emmanuel Mudiay: 42 Games +396

Devin Harris: 18 Games +99

Monte Morris: 3 Game +20

Gary Harris: 65 Games +948

Will Barton: 74 Games +860

Malik Beasley: 58 Games +95

Torrey Craig: 32 Games -14

Wilson Chandler: 68 Games +503

Juancho Hernangomez: 23 Games -19

Richard Jefferson: 19 Games +2

Paul Millsap: 31 Games +290

Kenneth Faried: 32 Games +25

Trey Lyles: 66 Games +447

Darrell Arthur: 18 Games +4

Tyler Lydon: 1 Games -3

Nikola Jokic: 68 Games +1079

Mason Plumlee: 67 Games +258

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Avg. TPM™ Per Game

Jamal Murray: +11.39

(RIP) Emmanuel Mudiay: +9.43

Devin Harris: +5.50

Monte Morris: +6.67

Gary Harris: +14.58

Will Barton: +11.62

Malik Beasley: +1.64

Torrey Craig: -0.44

Wilson Chandler: +7.40

Juancho Hernangomez: -0.83

Richard Jefferson: +0.11

Paul Millsap: +9.35

Kenneth Faried: +0.78

Trey Lyles: +6.77

Darrell Arthur: +0.22

Tyler Lydon: -3.00

Nikola Jokic: +15.87

Mason Plumlee: +3.85

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TPM™ Per-Minute Splits Through Game 73:

*Credit DomP on the Spreadsheet. It's as if my (nerdy) baby (TPM™) learned to speak

Analysis:

Qtr2- The

No players for either squad are in any serious, individual foul trouble. Denver is paced in TPM by and lead at the half.

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Halftime: Smoke break? Stupid question, stupid section.

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Qtr3- The

No players for either squad are in any serious, individual foul trouble. Denver is paced in TPM by and lead after three.

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Qtr4- The

Denver is paced in TPM by and they win it,

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Final Thoughts: The Nuggets lose and that's likely it for them in the 2017-18 season.

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We Suck Again!

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